Somatic therapy
Softening the vigilance and tension that can come from years of staying on guard.
LGBTQ+ affirming
LGBTQ+ affirming therapy that honors all of who you are
Therapy where your identity is welcomed, not questioned, and where you can explore what matters to you, from relationships to self-trust.
Where to begin
You deserve care that sees you
LGBTQ+ people are resilient, and many also carry the weight of stigma, family rejection, or unsafe spaces. That can show up as anxiety, low mood, shame, or feeling like you have to stay on guard, even with people you love.
Your identity is not the problem to be solved. You set the agenda for what we explore.
Understanding it
What people bring to affirming therapy
People come to affirming therapy for identity exploration, coming out, relationships, family dynamics, gender questions, minority stress, and the effects of discrimination. Many also come for everyday concerns like anxiety or grief, with a therapist who already understands their context.
Our team is diverse and trained in affirming care. You can request a clinician who shares aspects of your identity.
Our approach
How we work
We create safety first, follow your lead, and attend to how identity and experience live in the body.
Orientation
Getting to know you, your identities, and your goals.
Stabilizing
Building grounding skills and support for stressful environments.
Processing
Exploring experiences of shame, rejection, or harm at your pace.
Integration
Living with more authenticity, connection, and self-trust.
Modalities
Approaches we use
EMDR
Processing experiences of discrimination, rejection, or harm that still feel close.
Couples therapy
Support for queer and trans couples and every relationship structure.
What support looks like
What you can expect from us
Affirming by default
Your name, pronouns, and identity are respected from the first call.
Informed care
Your therapist brings an understanding of LGBTQ+ lives and experiences to the work.
Clinician choice
You can ask to work with someone who shares parts of your identity.
Sex-positive care
Intimacy and sexuality can be discussed openly and without judgment.
Questions people ask
Questions about LGBTQ+ affirming therapy
Do I have to talk about my identity?
No. You decide what we focus on. Some people come to explore identity; others come for anxiety or grief and want an affirming therapist.
Can I request an LGBTQ+ therapist?
Yes. Let our Client Care Team know during your consultation, and they will do their best to match you.
Do you work with couples and relationships?
Yes. We work with queer, trans, polyamorous, and non-monogamous relationships.
Begin
We're here when you're ready.
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